Pointers Begin Week With Lowly Danville Tobacconists Today
After dropping three straight to Duncan's Raleigh Capitals, Herndon and High Point travel to Danville to face the Tobaccoists in the opener of a two game set. The clubs meet again tomorrow afternoon, then return to Welch park to host Greenboro and then clash in the Gate City, with a close-fought week expected.
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Raleigh Capitals
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High Point
Virginia City
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Welch Park
Guilford County
Gate City
Bulls Rally Pushes Lead With Win In Circuit
In Winston-Salem on Saturday the Bulls beat the Danville Twins 12 to 0 as Deacon Atkinson held the visitors to four hits. Durham pitchers Leer Gooch and Magrann aided the shutout with strong defense and timely hitting. In Greensboro Danville fell 5 to 2 as Smiling Rube Crews limited the visitors to five hits and Shay Conley led the attack with long hits.
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Winston-Salem
Deacon Atkinson
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Shay
Conley
Jimmie Teague
Trexler
Shelby claims amateur title in Western Carolina race
Shelby unaffiliated team declares itself North Carolina amateur champions after Kings Mountain forfeits the final. Shelby notes Kings Mountain allegedly used professionals and players with recent pro experience, arguing that independent ball allows teams to select any players unless both clubs agreed to amateur-only rosters.
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North Carolina
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Charlotte
van Pelt
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Trinity Wins Double Header From the Fairview Crew
Trinity bested Fairview in both ends of a Saturday doubleheader at Welch field. Johnson allowed only four runs in each game as Trinity cruised to a 22 to 2 victory in the morning and 11 to 6 in the nightcap. English and Swigger led at the plate with five and four hits respectively, while Parkin and English starred in the field.
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Bulls poised for close second-half race on strong pitching
Durham's pitching appears set to anchor a tight run for second-half honors as their bats pound the ball and generate enough runs to win exhibitions, assuming pitching can hold opponents in check.
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Durham
Bulls
Charlotte May Refuse Piedmont League Entry Shocks Fans
Charlotte owner Felix Hayman reportedly refuses to consider a Piedmont League franchise change deflating local hopes for Danville’s berth in the Bramhane circuit next year. Eddie Brietz notes the town aims to keep a baseball town image as attendance at High Point Charlotte games remains strong. Rube Eldridge returns from Shelby after a win over King’s Mountain as Duke of Spero throws a no hit game and may join Danville games. Ormand may also travel with the team.
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Eddie Brietz
Charlotte Nes
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Rube Eldridgetes
Shelby
King’s Mountain
Duke of Spero
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Rube
Ormand
A Good Prospect Smith Among Fast Outfielders
A Good Prospect Smith is one of the fastest outfielders in the Piledmont league. He is a strong hitter and a capable fielder with quick thinking. Though nearly perfect, he has minor flaws, but they are negligible to most observers. He wears glasses now, which may not hinder his rise. If he seizes opportunities, he could reach higher levels in baseball in the near future.
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Smith
Piledmont
J. Smith
Yale Freshmen Crew Teams Cross Atlantic Pairs
The Yale freshman eight rowing team this year featured eight rowers with three from Minnesota and one from Washington. The Yale boat that raced Harvard included another Minnesotan, a Chicagoan and a native of New Mexico.
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Washington
Harvard
New Mexico
Red Sox to Play Charlotte Negro League Team
The Red Sox of High Point’s negro baseball squad left for Charlotte to face the Queen City nine in a three game series on Tuesday and Wednesday. They previously won two of three there and aim to improve. Officials blame low local attendance for most games being played away from home.
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Queen City
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Results Yesterday in the American League
Yesterday's American League results include Cleveland 3 Detroit 2 and St Louis 3 Chicago 9 Washington 3 New York al.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
New York
Sports scores from major league games
Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 38 to 2 in a high scoring affair. New York beat Boston 4 to 2. Cincinnati won against Pittsburgh 5 to 4. Chicago routed St. Louis 16 to 5.
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Chattanooga
Charleston
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Columbia
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Norfolk
Portsmouth
Rocky Mount
Paisidels
Richmond
Local Hockey Scores Ledger From Evening Card
Jersey City defeats Syracuse while Newark and Rochester post mixed results. Baltimore edges Toronto and Reading tops Buffalo in a night of varied minor league hockey scores.
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Syracuse
Newark
Rochester
Baltimore
Toronto
Reading
Buffalo
Southern Memphis Tops in Silent Standings
Memphis records Southern 6 wins to 4, Atlanta 2 to 3, Chattanooga 2, Birmingham 5, Nashville 0, Mobile 5, New Orleans 4, with Little Rock noted in the tally.
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Birmingham
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Mobile
New Orleans
Little Rock
Sligh Wins 24 Hour Endurance Motorcycle Race
Augusta rider Bob Sligh, piloting a Harley Davidson, captured overall honors in the South's first 24 hour endurance motorcycle contest held in Atlanta. The event concluded Saturday with Sligh atop the field.
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Atlanta
Bob Sligh
Augusta
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Postponed Pavis Cup Singles Due To Rain
Matchs in the Longword Cricket club semi final between Australian and French captains postponed after heavy rain soaked the courts. Last two singles moved to today.
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Longword
Pirates Threaten National League Title Race in Dramatic Drive
New York and St Louis pace the NL as the Pirates under Bill McKechnie surge with 18 straight wins and a .422 team batting mark for six games. The Giants reclaim first after beating Brooklyn, while Yankees and Browns stay close in the American League as infield strength from Joe Dugan and big bats Ruth and Pipp power a late-season push.
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Chess column hints at Capablanca and Bogoljubsky
In a playful line a writer names Jose Capablanca and M Bogoljubowski as chess players describing them as two men whose names hardly fit any other role. The snippet reflects a humorous or casual casino of chess culture.
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Lexington Man Granted New Trial In Burglary Case
Joe Jones a Eastover S C negro youth convicted on second degree burglary received a new trial from Judge W F Harding after evidence improperly before the jury raised suspicion on another man. The case stemmed from footprints and shoe prints matching those of the accused in two Thomasville township homes. Jones admitted footprints resembled his own but denied guilt and noted his innocence. Meanwhile J W Burras and H W McCain of High Point reportedly bought part of the Byerly property at Main street with plans to build a hospital and dedicate part of their time to it, aiming for operation soon.
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National women’s tennis opens at Forest Hills
NEW YORK Aug 14 Miss Mar raret Davis of St Paul and Miss Marion Chapman of Nyack will open the women’s national tennis championship at Forest Hills next Monday.
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Fears His Brother In Effort to Keep Championship Title
Johnny Weismuller the world champion swimmer fears only one rival for his title his 16 year old brother Pete. Pete trains at home while Johnny travels collecting medals and he vows to keep the championship in the family. Pete began swimming only a year ago and Johnny started similarly late.
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How They Will Stand Tonight Analysis Reflections
The line questions courage to join the majority and implies social pressure on presence and stance. It hints at personal choice, conformity, and nightly contemplation without concrete events or names.
Hoke Floyd Delivers Stellar Outfield Play In Raleigh Victory
Hoke Floyd starred with bat and glove as Raleigh beat High Point 8 to 4. Floyd robbed several hits and made a crucial one handed catch in the ninth to seal the win. The Pointers head to Danville for two games against Tommy Abbott's Danville.
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Abruzzi Rye Found To Be The Best Yet
Raleigh August 14 The true Abruzzi rye improved for high guiding qualities by the agronomists at the extension station State College is far superior to other winter cover crops. It furnishes more and better grazing matures earlier and adds organic matter to poor land. Abruzzi rye came from Italy about 15 years ago and surpassed Gemmon winter rye in the south.
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State College
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Italy
Shavings Trap Fatal Fireman Death At Lumber Plant
In Rend Oregon on August 12 Ernest Fulton aged 45 a fireman's helper was smothered to death when wet shavings slid down an incline and buried him as he tried to loosen them with a pole. The mass of shavings fell on him trapping him in the fuel room at Brooks Scanlon Lumber Co.
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Boot limbers roam Boston as bootleggers persist
A snippet notes bootleggers in Boston labeled as boot limbers while referencing a Chicago White Sox victory in a ball game, capturing a tense Prohibition era scene and sports score edge.
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Autos Down Gas and Tires Pressed by Pedestrians
A brief report notes widespread declines in auto numbers with gas prices down and tires down amid increased pedestrian activity. The item implies a broad slowdown affecting drivers and walkers.
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